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Heat Pipes for space applications

SpaceThermal structures, systems and hardware

ARQUIMEA designs, manufactures and commercializes axial, arterial and diode heat pipes for space applications. We provide off-the-shelf or custom profiles that combine the principles of thermal conductivity and phase transition to manage efficiently the heat between two solid interfaces.

Technology for space applications

Heat pipes for thermal control of satellites

Heat Pipes are passive heat transfer devices that combine the principles of thermal conductivity and phase transition to manage efficiently the heat between two solid interfaces. When the satellite reaches the desired position in orbit, our heat pipes regulate temperature and keep the overall systems temperature with high reliability.

ARQUIMEA’s heat pipes are available in three off-the-shelf profiles: axial, arterial and diode. We also offer custom profiles adapted to the needs and particularities of each mission. Moreover, our heat pipes are available for single bore, dual bore or quad bore, with straight, 2D bending and 3D bending.

The main application for heat pipes provide thermal control and maintain the correct temperature of the electronic systems of telecommunication, earth observation, navigation, science and exploration satellites.

We have worked on large projects with the main space agencies and satellite operating companies in different international missions, such as AMS-02, AMOS-4, Jupiter 2, Galileo or MTG.

Key features of the Heat Pipes for space applications

1.800 units in orbit
And 1.180 units waiting to be launched.
Multiple applications
Telecommunications, earth observation, navigation, and science and exploration.
Several working fluids
Ethane, Propylene, Ammonia and Toluene.
Proven technology

Main features of our Heat Pipes for space applications

Profiles off-the-shelf or custom.
Single bore, dual bore or quad bore.
From -130ºC up to +145ºC.
From 5W up to 500W.
Straight, 2D bending and 3D bending.
Up to 6 meters length.
Made of 6063 aluminum alloy or stainless steel.
Working fluids: ethane, propylene, ammonia and toluene.

ABOUT AXIAL GROOVED HEAT PIPES

Axial Grooved Heat Pipes

Axial Grooved Heat Pipes are manufactured as a container made by extrusion with a longitudinal axial grooved structure.

The main features of our Axial Grooved Heat Pipes are:

  • Profiles: from 6 mm to 20 mm outer diameter with single and dual bore.
  • Design: custom made with 3D bending
  • Material: 6063 aluminum alloy
  • Length: up to 6 meters
  • Working fluids: ethane, propylene, ammonia and toluene
  • Same missions: AMS-02, Galileo FOC, Sentinel missions, BepiColombo, MTG and Jupiter 2 (EchoStar 19).

ABOUT ARTERIAL HEAT PIPES

Arterial Heat Pipes

Arterial Heat Pipes are manufactured with a metallic mesh which creates an artery and pumps the fluid. Liquid travels by the artery while vapor occupies the remaining tube section. The ArHP are made of Stainless Stell, that makes them especially useful for low CTE applications.

The main features of our Arterial Heat Pipes are:

  • Profiles: 12mm and 16 mm external diameter
  • Material: stainless steel
  • Length: up to 1.4 meters
  • Working fluids: ethane, propylene, ammonia and toluene
  • Same missions: Sentinel 1A, Sentinel 2A and EDRS-A.
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